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We're one month away from media day, so who better to be our first guest of the new season than NOLA.com Pelicans beat writer/columnist Christian Clark. David and Christian look at the moves that were made and the ones that weren't for the Pelicans, on the court and in the front office. Zion's present. Brandon Ingram's future. Plenty to discuss.

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After one of the most successful seasons in franchise history, the New Orleans Pelicans are standing on the verge of elimination from the postseason. Can the Pelicans get past the Kings and into the playoffs without Zion Williamson? David Grubb and Ben Pfeifer discuss.

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As if scripted by the basketball gods themselves, the New Orleans Pelicans will end their season with a critical match against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Pelicans have been unable to win 5-straight games all season, but if they can win on Sunday, they grab that elusive winnings streak, 50 wins for the season, and the 6th seed in the Western Conference. David Grubb and Chris Conner break it all down.

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With only three games remaining in the regular season the New Orleans Pelicans are looking to avoid the NBA play-in tournament and get back to the playoffs. The Pels are in the driver's seat with three games to go, so David Grubb and Ben Pfeifer break down tonight's matchup with the Kings and look at the Pels' strengths and weaknesses heading into the postseason.

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The month of January hasn't been kind to the Pelicans. David Grubb welcomes NBA Writer Damian Adams as they discuss the Pels' latest losing streak, Zion and BI vs Zion or BI, and trade possibilities as New Orleans faces a critical juncture of the season.

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Oleh, Grubb, Kevin and Jamile discuss what moves the Pelicans should make if any as they approach the NBA deadline

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Oleh and Grubb discuss the Pelicans statement bounce back win over the Sacramento Kings

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Oleh Kosel and David Grubb discuss the Pelicans 4-game winning streak and preview the next week of games

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David Grubb and Oleh Kosel discuss Zion and the Pelicans' humiliating performance in front of the nation in the Vegas NBA Cup Semi-Finals. How will he and the Pelicans respond?

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Oleh Kosel and David Grubb discuss the impressive come from behind victory over the Sacramento Kings and briefly preview the Vegas matchup with LeBron and the Lakers.

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Oleh and Grubb discuss the 76ers victory, CJ's importance, Trey's return and the handling of Zion on back to backs

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Oleh, Grubb and Jamile discuss the Pelicans skid and most troubling of all...where is the defense?

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Erin Summers joins Oleh and Grubb to discuss the start to the season and what's to come

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Oleh, Grubb recap the Pelicans opening night victory over the Grizzlies

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David Grubb is joined by Antonio Daniels to discuss the importance of a fast start, small ball lineups and a stacked Western Conference.

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David Grubb and Oleh Kosel recap the Pelicans breakout performance against the Orlando Magic before briefly previewing the regular season

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David Grubb and Oleh Kosel discuss the Pelicans preseason blowout loss to the Rockets and their 0-2 start. Is it cause for concern?

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David Grubb and Oleh Kosel preview Pelicans training camp and why fans have reasons to be optimistic heading into the 2023-24 NBA season.

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David Grubb and Oleh Kosel discuss the Damian Lillard trade as well as answers some Pelicans questions

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Oleh and David discuss Jose's injury and how it will affect the Pelicans leading into training camp. Who will step up and replace Jose and Trey Murphy's minutes?

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David Grubb and Oleh Kosel discuss Trey Murphy's injury in addition to Jonas and Kira Lewis

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David Grubb and Oleh Kosel discuss the Pelicans summer league performance

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David Grubb and Erin Summers talk recap game 2 and discuss storylines through the first days of Summer League.

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Grading the Pelicans summer league performance after their first night.

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Antonio Daniels joins David Grubb and Oleh Kosel to discuss the Pelicans offseason, draft, summer league relationship with fans and so much more!

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David Grubb and Oleh Kosel give their reactions to the Pelicans 2023 NBA Draft. The Pelicans held onto Zion, BI and added Jordan Dawkins as well as several interesting prospects.

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David Grubb and Kevin Barrios discuss the recent rumors involving Zion Williamson and Scoot Henderson. Is it time to move Zion or is the talent worth investing another year?

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David Grubb speaks with Sean Highkin about the Pelicans interest in dealing for Scoot Henderson.

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Erin Summers joins David Grubb to discuss the Pelicans previous season and preview the offseason and NBA Draft.

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Alex Golden of Setting the Pace Podcast discusses Myles Turner and what a potential deal could look like for him

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Ben Pfiefer joins David Grubb to discuss the Pelicans options in the 2023 NBA Draft.

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Oleh and Grubb discuss the Pelicans draft position and where they go from here

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Grubb and Oleh break down the latest Pelicans news

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Grubb and Oleh discuss 3-point shooting, coaching staff changes and in-game adjustments

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Grubb and Oleh discuss Zion's absence and grade the Pelicans 2022-23 season.

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Grubb and Oleh recap the Pelicans season and preview the Play-In

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David Grubb and Oleh break down the Pelicans playoff push and share an exciting announcement about the future of the pod.

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Oleh, Grubb, Fish and Kevin discuss the Pelicans free fall as they approach the trade deadline.

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Grubb, Oleh and Fish check-in at the midseason point, recap the past several weeks and contemplate how many games this team will win despite significant injuries to Zion and Brandon Ingram.

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Oleh and Grubb break down the win streak and whether or not this team is a contender.

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Grubb, Oleh, Kevin, Fish evaluate the first two weeks of play

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Grubb, Fish and Oleh discuss the Pelicans performances three games into the preseason.

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Grubb, Oleh, Kevin and Fish discuss all the most pertinent details heading into media day.

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Grubb, Fish, Charlie and Oleh recap the latest Pelicans news

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Grubb, Fish, Oleh and Kevin discuss the Pelicans upcoming draft.

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Grubb, Oleh and Fish respond to the Pelicans winning the rights to the 8th pick in the draft.

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